Trail Running calendar near Superior 2025-2026

Punisher Night Trail at Usery Mountain Regional Park invites night runners to tackle 5K, 10K, 20K or 30K on runnable looped trails with some rollers and rocky sections. Run both this and Pass Mountain the same day to earn a Double Down meda..

Challenge desert trails at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa with Pass Mountain Trail Runs on November 8, 2025. Multiple distances from 5K to 50 Mile wind through scenic single track, rocky sections, and Cholla forests for all levels.

PhoMo 50K is a rugged 50K trail ultramarathon in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves with technical singletrack and about 6,000 feet of climbing. Field capped at 50 runners, crew access at trailheads, and entrants receive event swag.

Celebrate Veterans Day with scenic trail and road races at Catalina State Park in Tucson, featuring 10.6 mile and 5.3 mile trails plus a fast flat 5K. Enjoy homemade Mexican breakfast, pro photos, quality shirts and age group awards.

Join the Trail Blazer at Paloma Community Park in Peoria on Nov 23, 2025 for 10K, 5K and virtual options on scenic desert trails. Enjoy custom finisher swag and chance encounters with local wildlife at this second annual community run.

Join the Thanksgiving XC Classic at Reid Park in Tucson on Nov 27 for a scenic 5K or 1.5 mile fun run. Tackle a grass and dirt cross country loop with hay bales, stroller lanes, and support Toys for Tots and Team Hoyt Arizona.

Take on the Southern Arizona Triple 50, one registration for three 50 mile trail ultras around Tucson, Oracle and Sonoita. Finish all three within 45 hours to earn a finisher garment and support the Arizona Trail Association.

McDowell Mountain Frenzy on Dec 6, 2025 in Fountain Hills, AZ offers 5 to 50 mile trail distances over scenic desert singletrack. Well marked courses, aid stations, live timing and camping make it a welcoming winter trail challenge.

Run under the stars on winding singletrack at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 25K, 10 Mile and 5 Mile options. Expect short steep climbs, lively aid stations and a festive night trail vibe perfect for adventurous runners.

The 20th Annual Vail Jingle Trail takes place in Tucson, Arizona, and offers two festive races: a 5K and Santa’s Little Helper 1K, highlighted for Saturday, December 13, 2025. The event embraces a holiday spirit with decorated courses, chee..

Tackle rugged single track and desert washes at RUNMARANA Dirt Dash at Wild Burro, with a 13.1 mile half and a 6 mile option through scenic Tortolita Mountain Park. Enjoy challenging climbs, finisher awards and community fun.

Bring your pup for a fun 5K hike or run around Papago Park and support Home Fur Good, a no kill shelter. Enjoy a scenic loop, swag for paid entrants, and a portion of registration donated to help local dogs.

Hit desert singletrack at the Cave Creek Thriller on December 20, 2025, with routes from 5K to a rugged 50K through scenic park trails. Limited to 500 runners, this Desert Runner Trail Series opener offers aid stations and finisher awards.

Estrella Mountain Trail Fest offers scenic mountain trails with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 10K/5K Challenge. Races start and finish at Desert Rose Trail Head and finishers enjoy music, refreshments and a VIP area.

Take on Desert Solstice in Phoenix on December 20, 2025, a 24 hour track endurance meet with 100 mile, 100k and 50 mile ultra options on a certified 400 meter track. Electronic lap timing and shifting directions keep every hour fresh.

Across The Years is a multi day running festival in Peoria Arizona, Dec 28 to Jan 3 2026, offering timed events from 6 hour to 6 day plus single distance races. Run looped laps with live split tracking, on site camping and 24 hour aid stati..

Join the inaugural Scarface Mountain Trail Run at Usery Mountain Park on Jan 3, 2026 for scenic desert trails. Choose 10 km, 5 km or 1 mile, get a race shirt and finisher pint, and support local charities.

Run the Christiansen Trail on January 3, 2026 in Phoenix a scenic but challenging 14 mile out and back with steep climbs and rugged single track. Aid stations, a technical race shirt and finisher awards await.

Run scenic single track through Saguaros and desert valleys at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, with rocky climbs and sandy washes for a true desert trail challenge. Distances range from 5K to 50K with aid stations and a lively trail vibe.

Run desert trails in the foothills of the Sierra Estrella at the Coldwater Rumble in Goodyear, Arizona. Distances from 5 to 100 miles, finisher awards and series points await, with 100 mile finishers earning a buckle.